// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

SLACK MCP SERVER TOOLS

11 tools from the Slack MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 11 SLACK MCP SERVER TOOLS
READ 8 tools
Read slack_get_channel_history Get messages from a channel in chronological order. Use this when: 1) You need the latest conversation flow... Read slack_get_thread_replies Get all replies in a message thread Read slack_get_user_profiles Get multiple users profile information in bulk Read slack_get_users Retrieve basic profile information of all users in the workspace Read slack_list_channels List public channels in the workspace with pagination Read slack_search_channels Search for channels by partial name match. Use this when you need to find channels containing specific keyw... Read slack_search_messages Search for messages with specific criteria/filters. Use this when: 1) You need to find messages from a spec... Read slack_search_users Search for users by partial name match across username, display name, and real name. Use this when you need...
WRITE 3 tools
Write slack_reply_to_thread Reply to a specific message thread in Slack Write slack_add_reaction Add a reaction emoji to a message Write slack_post_message Post a new message to a Slack channel

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Slack MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Slack MCP Server MCP server exposes 11 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on Slack MCP Server tools? +

Route the Slack MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Slack MCP Server tools fall into? +

Slack MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (8), Write (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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Deterministic rules across all 11 Slack MCP Server tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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